August 21st marks Senior Citizens Day, when we celebrate those who came before us and continue to share their wisdom and joy with us.
Here at Team Anna, we honor and respect our elders and are here to serve however we can!
Below are some resources for senior citizens, as well as activities to help preserve the joy of life!
Resources in Central Florida:
- Senior Resource Alliance: 3319 Maguire Blvd, Orlando. The Senior Resource Alliance connects elders with community resources they may need, This includes help with medicare, food stamps, utilities, housing, and caregiving.
- Grace Medical Home: 1417 E Concord Street, Orlando. The Grace Medical Home provides comprehensive primary care to elders. They offer ongoing and coordinated care where patients have an ongoing personal relationship with their physician.
- SeniorsFirst: 5395 L.B. Mcleod Road, Orlando. SeniorsFirst offers a variety of programs that are meant to enrich the lives of seniors. Their flagship programs include Meals on Wheels, food pantries, and neighborhood lunches.
- Orlando Senior Helpdesk: Free online service that can connect seniors to other resources they need. They also serve as a way for senior service businesses to do outreach.
- Jewish Pavilion Senior Services: 421 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs. They are a senior recreation center that is geared towards Jewish communities. They bring Jewish holidays, Sabbath Services, and Jewish culture to seniors in long term and assisted care living communities.
- The Center OWLs Program: 942 Mills Ave, Orlando. The OWLs program aims to connect and empower LGBTQ+ seniors. It does this by serving as active role models and connecting seniors to the resources they need.
Events in House District 42 and More:
- Navigating Employment Opportunities as a Senior: Thursday, August 22nd from 11:00am to 12:00pm at the Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room on the 3rd Floor.
- Senior Adults Tea Party: Thursday, August 22nd at 3:00pm at the Delaney Street Baptist Church.
- Free Movie for Seniors – The Forge: Wednesday, August 28th at 2:00pm at the Regal Winter Park Village Theater. More dates available!
- Armchair Travel for Seniors: Thursday, August 29th from 11:00am to 12:00pm at the Orlando Public Library, Magnolia Room on the 3rd Floor.
- Bingo for Seniors: Saturday, August 31st from 4:00pm to 5:00pm at the Alafaya Branch Public Library, Meeting Room 1.
- Trivia Mornings for Seniors: Tuesday, September 3rd from 10:30am to 11:30am at the Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room on the 3rd Floor.